Perks are becoming more popular because of high-profile examples in Silicon Valley, where perks have been taken to the extreme. Foosball tables, free … Read more
The 9 Clear Steps to Organizational Culture Change
Second of two parts Editor’s note: If you missed Part 1, see New Study: 96% Think Culture Change is Needed in Their Organization The bottom line from the … Read more
New Study: 96% Think Culture Change is Needed in Their Organization
First of two parts Booz & Company just released a very interesting culture study. Here’s the bottom line: Everyone knows culture is important, … Read more
Here’s Why We No Longer Need Articles About No Longer Needing HR
Yesterday I read an article titled Why We No Longer Need HR Departments, and apparently I wasn’t the only one sucked in by the catchy title. The article … Read more
Humble Leadership: The Research Shows It’s a Competitive Advantage
Humility may be a virtue, but it’s also a competitive advantage. According to research from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, humble … Read more
Looking 5 Years Out: The 7 Trends That Are Transforming Today’s HR
I get asked a lot about the future of HR and I always say — if I’m not talking to someone totally uptight — that in about 10 years most of us … Read more
The Value of Workplace Conflict: Discomfort Says You’re Doing It Right
There are several things that stall progress, but one that occurs a lot is the human tendency to avoid conflict. It’s almost impossible for a team to make … Read more
Is Your Organization Really Just Perpetuating Mediocrity?
Companies can get a boost in performance and results by communicating standards of acceptable performance. The best companies, the ones that stay on top, … Read more
3 Lessons From Ford on Why Company Culture Really Does Matter
The 2008 recession was shocking to many for many reasons, not least of which was the failure or near failure of very large companies that had become … Read more
What’s Wrong With the Job Description, Anyway?
By Dr. Tim Baker Before we start analyzing performance, which is directly related to the next two conversations and indirectly related to the final two, it … Read more